Acapulco Tours: 12 That Repay an Early Alarm

1.6 Hour Fun-Filled Tour Perfect for Cruise Travelers & Hotel Stays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Spend six hours seeing Acapulco by air-conditioned minivan, with stops at La Quebrada, Playa de Barra Vieja, the Peace Chapel, Diego Rivera’s mural, and Caleta Beach. Guides such as Malu, Alex, Rudy, and Alfonso share local stories in English. Cruise pickup is adjusted to your ship’s schedule.

“This was a great tour. It doesn’t take 6 hrs but you need 6 hrs because of the traffic. Malu was our guide and she was excellent. We went to the turtle release first and found it really interesting and fun. We then went to a fantastic viewpoint at the cross on the hill. We then went and watched the cliff divers at their 1:00pm show - this was incredible and you have to be there to see them swim across a small inlet, climb the cliff then dive off - very iconic and famous. We finished with a drive through of the market and a further sightseeing spot which…”

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2.4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

This four-hour Acapulco tour combines the Chapel of Peace, Las Brisas, Acapulco Bay, La Quebrada’s famous cliff divers, the Costera, and Diego Rivera mosaics. A guide such as Rudy, Malu, Mario, or Jesus leads the small-group outing in English. Pickup is offered from cruise arrivals, hotels, and Airbnb properties.

“Onze ervaren gids Rudy was wel top , hij heeft ons zelfs nadien foto s en een video doorgestuurd , alles van de excursie op zich was ok met als toppunt de klifduikers spijtig genoeg hebben we met 6 man de excursie moeten doen in een klassieke break wagen ( geen Van of suv): gebrek aan ruimte, confort en voornamelijk in een wagen waarvan we dachten dat hij op ieder moment uit elkaar kon vallen.( ophanging, ruiten en deuren die niet sluiten of open gaan, ...)”

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3.Acapulco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

See Acapulco with a small group of up to 15 people and an English-speaking guide such as Carlos or Adan. Over about 4.5 hours, you’ll visit Puerto Marqués, the Chapel of Peace, downtown Acapulco, Diego Rivera murals, Los Flamingos Hotel, and La Quebrada. Hotel and pier pickup, drinks, and morning or afternoon departures are offered.

“Our driver was excellent. Our guide was conversant and we visited the Chapel Of Peace, the Flamingo Hotel, and saw the La Quebrada Cliff Divers. The stop at the downtown 'market' was not great; very cheap merchandise and limited selections. A different marketplace would have been much better. Had to pay admission to go down to the viewing place for the cliff diving. Mario was a fair guide. A visit to the Cathedral downtown would have been a nice stop. Overall, it was an okay day.”

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4.Airport Taxi Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet your English-speaking driver at Acapulco Airport with a sign bearing your name, then ride privately to your hotel, Airbnb, villa, or house. Carlos, Adan, Cesar, and Miguel have handled past pickups, with bottled water and alcohol sometimes provided. Flight tracking and delayed-arrival support make this a practical start to your stay.

“Amazing experience! Carlos was super helpful and shared some great information about Acapulco with us. He made our vacation stress free and as a bonus, his margaritas are the best in town!!!”

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5.DeLuxe Cliff Divers+Sunset Exhibition byNight w/Different Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

You’ll ride with a private guide-driver along La Costera, dine at La Perla in El Mirador hotel, and watch Acapulco’s famous cliff divers from a scenic table. The roughly four-hour evening includes pickup and drop-off from hotels, condos, Airbnbs, or the cruise pier. Dinner and drinks depend on the option you choose.

“This is the best way to enjoy the sunset. It was an amazing tour on my birthday. Jesus was professional and kind. The venue was perfect and the food was good. It was one of my best and most unforgettable birthdays ever because of this tour. The cliff divers were amazing!! Excellent tour.”

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6.2 Tank Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Acapulco for two guided underwater outings around Roqueta Island, the harbor, Quebrada, and the bay. Luis and the Swiss Divers Association team match sites to your certification and comfort level. Equipment, snacks, drinks, and optional hotel transport are included. Look for rays, octopus, morays, seahorses, and winter whales.

“Our dive experience with Luis from Swiss divers association was fantastic! He picked us up on time and allowed us to stop for sunscreen we forgot, before getting us to the dive shop where he outfitted us with full kits. He chose two dive sites in line with our abilities and comfort zone and was great at explaining what we would be doing and how. The dives were great, the captain and his assistant were super professional, and Luis was the best dive guide! I would highly recommend this experience!”

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7.Cliff Diver De Luxe with Different Options at “La Quebrada”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Spend an evening at La Quebrada watching Acapulco’s famous cliff divers from La Perla restaurant. Choose drinks, dinner, or both, with hotel, port, or Airbnb pickup in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Jose, Mario, Rudy, and Beto add local history, while some outings include sunset views at Los Flamingos.

“Impeccable service and a great show! We were given great seats and a delicious 3 course meal. Our guides planned for us to arrive at sunset for pictures and let us stay for two showings. (They are usually an hour apart) Cliff divers are a must for your Acapulco vacation!”

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8.4Hrs Small Group Half Day City Tour with Lunch at High Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

This four-hour Acapulco tour pairs the Chapel of Peace, a drive along Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman, Casa de los Vientos, and the famous La Quebrada cliff divers. Your guide meets you at your hotel or cruise port, then takes you in an air-conditioned vehicle for a fast, useful introduction to the city. Confirm lunch and viewing fees before booking.

“Couldn’t go see the cliff divers because of an unfortunate protest on the streets. Even though we were able to change to events of the day quickly.Saw an amazing rescue for alligators while being able to actually hold them!! Then release turtles into the ocean. The day could have been a bust because of the protest but the tour guide saved the day.”

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9.Jungle Coyuca Lagoon Boat Ride Experience & Baby Turtle Release

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from your Acapulco hotel, port, or Airbnb in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Jesús, José Mario, or Rudy. Cruise Coyuca Lagoon, visit Barra de Coyuca, release baby turtles, and enjoy lunch. Choose a private or small-group outing, with groups capped at 15.

“The tour was excellent! The guides, the people from the boat were very nice and the turtles experience and explanation was beautiful!!!! A very nice experience. We recommend this tour!!!!”

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10.Afro-Mex Village Experience -Horseback Ride -Turtle Hatch & Crocs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about four hours at Playa de Barra Vieja with hotel or port pickup, a guided beach horseback ride, a baby turtle release, and a visit to a crocodile farm. English service is offered, and guides such as Alfonso and Rudy have led past departures. Food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages cost extra.

“My husband and I had an awesome time. We were concerned because it was raining. But Our tour guide made everything work out very nice. I especially enjoyed taking romantic pictures with my husband at the beach. I also enjoyed cooking tortillas and making hot sauce with the India. Lunch at the beach was a perfect ending for an awesome day. Thank you Rudy.”

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11.6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about six hours exploring Acapulco by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide. You’ll watch the La Quebrada cliff divers, visit the Chapel of Peace, release baby turtles at Barra Vieja, and may see extra neighborhoods or markets. Guides such as Rudy, Mario, Jose, and Arturo are praised for their local knowledge and personal service.

“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, small group of 8 was nice, covered all the highlights, good driver and nice comfortable van”

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12.Acapulco Cliff Divers at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride from your Acapulco hotel to La Perla, a restaurant perched above La Quebrada. Enjoy a starter, main course, and dessert while watching the famous cliff divers climb about 90 feet, pray at the Virgin of Guadalupe altar, and leap when the waves arrive. Drivers such as Javier and Fransisco have been praised for friendly service.

“The divers are amazing and the view from the restaurant was perfect for the performance! Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Acapulco. Well worth doing!”

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